Yet another of our natural treasures is in deep trouble
Despite its status as a protected area for birds and wildlife, Lady’s Island Lake in Co Wexford is now suffering from a dangerous, if not fatal, level of pollution
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Farming for and with nature has entered the mainstream
As CAP payments are oriented towards sustainability, nature-friendly farming can secure reliable funding for farms in an increasingly unreliable global marketplace
Two of State’s largest landowners sign co-operation deal on restoring nature
Coillte and National Parks and Wildlife Service agree framework to co-operate on conservation
Decline of Irish insects reflects inconsistent approach to protecting endangered species
While pollinators have captured the public imagination, other groups such as ants, aquatic flies and beetles are overlooked
New national water action plan to curb pollution and flooding approved by Cabinet
New approach to have significant implications for farmers as it will allow for revisions to controversial 1945 Arterial Drainage Act
What impact will the EU nature restoration law have on Ireland?
Far-reaching consequences for land use, especially farming, and also marine development. But uncertainty and rural anger remain
The Irish Times view on the new national park: marine in name only
The question of how to comply with EU legislation on protecting Ireland’s waters remains to be answered
Conor Pass bought by State for ‘less than €6m’, paving way for Ireland’s first marine national park
Details of Co Kerry amenity announced in Dingle to coincide with Earth Day
The lessons from where turf extraction has ended
The more we learn about bogs the more their wonders as climate and biodiversity powerhouses becomes apparent
Role of farmers critically important to nature restoration process, says junior minister
European Parliament to vote on the EU Nature Restoration Law on Tuesday, but work under way to create a restoration plan for Ireland regardless of outcome, says Malcolm Noonan
‘A damning indictment’: European court finds Ireland failed to implement EU habitats directive
Decision ‘a damning indictment of Ireland’s failure to protect nature’, IWT says
Ireland worst in world for wetlands depletion over past 3 centuries, global study finds
‘People talk about destruction of the Amazon forest, but we have done exactly the same in Ireland,’ says UCD expert
Irish Times view on State’s failure to protect internationally important habitats
Ireland referred to EU’s Court of Justice for not designating special areas of conservation
Minister signals resolve to safeguard habitats under EU directive
‘I intend to make substantial progress’ on securing our habitats, says Malcolm Noonan
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